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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,968.39, 1,249,452.57 and 201,882.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,968.39, 1,249,452.57 and 201,882.21 is: 302,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,968.39 : 1,249,452.57 = 201,882.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,968.39/1,249,452.57 = 201,882.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,968.39x = 1,249,452.57 × 201,882.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,968.39x = 252,242,246,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,242,246,121.78/832,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,823.31

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